Pre-School At St Albans food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Harlow
Pre-School At St Albans holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2013, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Albans Catholic Academy, First Avenue, Harlow, CM20 2NP
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Pre-School At St Albans among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ← Pre-School At St Albans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Pre-School At St Albans none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pre-School At St Albans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mill Academy School/college/university | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2014 |
| Dial Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Cafe Delight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Belash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Ashlyns Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Burgermaster - Mobile Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about Pre-School At St Albans
What is Pre-School At St Albans's food hygiene rating?
Pre-School At St Albans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 24 October 2013.
Is Pre-School At St Albans safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pre-School At St Albans last inspected?
Pre-School At St Albans was last inspected on 24 October 2013, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pre-School At St Albans?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pre-School At St Albans compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Pre-School At St Albans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Pre-School At St Albans and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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